Spare Notes

Spare Notes

by Jonah Evans
Music Interviews
Season 2
SN: Mental Health in Music, Valley Boy on processing trauma and talking about his new album, 'Children of Divorce'
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Valley Boy’s new album, Children of Divorce, dropped recently, and Thrin and Jonah get into it with him about being a child of divorce. Do you see a connection between your mental health and body health? Did your parents ever get divorced? What are some ways you process trauma? Thrin Vianale and Jonah Evans have a conversation with Valley Boy (James) that explores these questions. His album Children of Divorce weaves together stirring vignettes from his childhood and the people who shaped it, after he became a child of divorce at age 12. Other topics they get into include validated feelings when you're a child, unprocessed trauma, getting hives, and how the body keeps score. Valley Boy: https://valleyboysucks.com/ Big Hassle: https://www.bighassle.com/valley-boy IG: https://www.instagram.com/valleyboysucks/ tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@valleyboysucks Photo/Album Cover by: Delacey Intro Music: is "XXO" from the album Teeth by Magana: https://maganarama.bandcamp.com/album/teeth
S2 · E16
Jun 8, 2026
57:20
Three Questions with Eric Colville (The Low Stakes)
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This segment of Spare Notes is called Three Questions. At least one question is about the artist's current project, and the other two are usually about ideas connected to their artistry overall. We cheated a little bit in this episode but ah, C'est la vie. Jonah Evans was joined by guest host and writerMeredith Hobbs Coons where they interviewed Eric Colville of the band The Low Stakes. The Low Stakes has a new self-titled record out and also a recent single called "End of War." The conversation slipped into the topic of war, the relationship that music and war have, and the woe's of social media. Web: https://lowstakesband.com/about IG: https://www.instagram.com/lowstakesband/ Merideth Hobbs Coons: https://www.meredithhobbscoons.com/ Photo of The Low Stakes by April Piotrowski of Black Mill Photography: https://www.instagram.com/blackmillphoto/ Intro/interlude Music: is "XXO" from the album Teeth by Magana: https://maganarama.bandcamp.com/album/teeth
S2 · E15
May 26, 2026
19:34
Portrait of the Artist: Position Nuit
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Portrait of the Artist: Position Nuit Portrait of the Artist is the idea is kind of getting to know the band, their identity. What are the things they care about? What drives them? When they started getting into music and or going to shows? What their current project is about? In this Episode I talked to members of Position Nuit, Thomas, Julian, and Dan, a Los Angeles rock n roll band. We get into some of their beginnings, France, Michigan, California. We talk about how they create/coalesce. I wanted to share a short list of some band inspirations of Position Nuit, that came up briefly. A few include the French bands, The Dogs, The Electrocution, Suicide. Others include the John Spencer Blues Explosion, The Birthday Party, Nick Cave, Betty Davis, Iggy Pop, James Brown, and more. If you started a band today, what would your influences be? https://www.instagram.com/position_nuit/ https://linktr.ee/positionnuit Episode Tracks: 1. "The Body" 2. "The Filthiest." Photo: Kourosh Erfanian Artwork: Meg Durozay
S2 · E14
May 14, 2026
56:28
Three Questions with Sumner Bright (The Clearwater Swimmers)
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This segment is called Three Questions. I’ve prepared only three questions for this interview. At least one question is about the artist's current project, and the other two are typically about ideas related to their artistry as a whole. In this episode, I interviewed Sumner Bright of The Clearwater Swimmers. Their EP, Seasons, recently came out. The EP was originally named Radio Flyer, which we get into. We also cover the band's origin story, growth through communication with band members, and the power of seeing Alex G Live. The Clearwater Swimmers, Seasons: https://theclearwaterswimmers.bandcamp.com/album/seasons Linktree: https://linktr.ee/theclearwaterswimmers IG: https://www.instagram.com/theclearwaterswimmers/ Episode Tracks: 1. "Landline" 2. "Engine." From Seasons. The Clearwater Swimmers: Sumner Bright - vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, synthesizer Connor Kennedy - piano, synthesizer, electric guitar, harmonies, bass Sander Casale - electric guitar Timothy Graff - drums Intro Music: is "XXO" from the album Teeth by Magana: https://maganarama.bandcamp.com/album/teeth
S2 · E13
Apr 13, 2026
18:09
SN: Mental Health in Music with Rae Haas (MX Lonely)
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Welcome to the third episode of Spare Notes: Mental Health in Music. This is a new segment of the podcast where Jonah Evans is joined by co-host Thrin Vianale (Winded). They talk to artists about mental health, well, in music. This can include mental health while touring, mental health in general, and or mental health related to music in any way. In this episode, Thrin and Jonah interviewed Rae Haas, who plays in MX Lonely. In this episode, some topics they cover are addiction to alcohol and substances, nerodivergence, mosh pits, finding a balance with touring and substance use, and more. MX Lonely: https://mxlonely.bandcamp.com/album/all-monsters MX Lonely IG: https://www.instagram.com/mxlonely/ Julia's War Recordings: https://www.juliaswar.com/ Episode Tracks: 1. "Anesthetic" 2. "All Monsters." 3. "Shape of an Angel" 4. "Return to Sender" 5. "Big Hips" from their Debut Album, All Monsters. Intro Music: is "XXO" from the album Teeth by Magana: https://maganarama.bandcamp.com/album/teeth
S2 · E12
Apr 6, 2026
48:06
Three Questions with Kylie Gaspard of Cashier
For this segment I prepare three questions only, and then let the wind take us. In this episode, I interviewed Kylie Gaspard who sings and plays guitar in the Lafayette, Louisiana band, Cashier. Their new EP, The Weight just came out. Kylie Gaspard talks about her Cajun roots and community, we delve into some influences and inspirations, and talk a little bit about the construction and intention behind the songs of The Weight EP. Cashier, The Weight: https://cashier-band.bandcamp.com/album/the-weight Cashier IG: https://www.instagram.com/cashier.band Julia's War Recordings: https://www.juliaswar.com/ Episode Tracks: 1. "Same Mistakes" 2. "A Curse I Know So Well." 3. "Same Mistakes" 4. "The Weight" 5. "A Curse I know So Well" from The Weight EP. Intro Music: is "XXO" from the album Teeth by Magana: https://maganarama.bandcamp.com/album/teeth
S2 · E11
Mar 23, 2026
26:54
SN: Mental Health in Music with Ale Campos ( Iggy Pop, Las Nubes, Ana No Duerme )
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Welcome to the second episode of Spare Notes: Mental Health in Music. This is a new segment of the podcast where Jonah Evans is joined by co-host Thrin Vianale (Winded). They talk to artists about mental health, well, in music. This can include mental health while touring, mental health in general, and or mental health related to music in any way. Episodes of this segment will generally air on the last Saturday of the month, featuring Thrin and Jonah in conversation with a new musician or musicians each time. In this episode, Thrin and Jonah interviewed Ale Campos, who plays with Iggy Pop, Las Campos, and Ana No Duerme. In this episode, some topics they cover are imposter syndrome, new sobriety, ego whiplash, loneliness, music community, and more. Ale Campos: https://www.instagram.com/king__jeva/ Iggy Pop: https://www.instagram.com/iggypopofficial/ Las Nubes: https://www.lasnubesband.com/ Anna No Duerme: https://ananoduerme.bandcamp.com/music Episode tracks all from Las Nubes album, Tormentas Malsanas (2024): 1. "Canse" 2. "Would Be." 3. "Caminar Sola" 4. "Pesada" Winded: https://www.instagram.com/im.winded Intro Music: is "XXO" from the album Teeth by Magana: https://maganarama.bandcamp.com/album/teeth Follow us here: https://www.instagram.com/sparenotespodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/@SpareNotesPodcast https://sparenotes.substack.com/
S2 · E10
Mar 16, 2026
59:45
Three Questions with Trembler
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Three Questions with Trembler At least one question is about the artist's current project, and the other two are usually about ideas connected to their artistry overall. I had a nice chat with Luke Gonzales of the band, Trembler. They have a new EP out called Total Sorry. It kind of dawned on me how much I listened to Trembler's previous work after jumping back in for this interview. I think it was on some playlist where songs from the Trembler//Palefade split from 2023, an awesome EP with another sick band that’s more metal/post-hardcore-ish than I would say Trembler is. Trembler sound is more like a big, big sound with soft edges, and sharp, honest lyrics and vocals that kind of will make you want to weep or yell or feel everything. I listened to the crap out of their 2022 album, and I need to start again. It’s a band that has many levels of emotion and resonance and emotional resonance. Luke Gonzales and I get into this new EP, Total Sorry, what it’s like to change, ideas surrounding being sorry, and the murkiness that the mind can have, and what a reflection of that might look like. See you on the other side. Trembler, Total Sorry: https://tremblerhtx.bandcamp.com/album/total-sorry Trembler Insta: https://www.instagram.com/tremblerband/?hl=en Rite Field Records: https://ritefieldrecords.com/ Episode Tracks: 1. "Folding" 2. "Permission." 3. "Lizards". from Folding. 4. "Total Sorry" 5. "Wilt" 6. "Love Leave The Body" from Total Sorry. Intro Music: is "XXO" from the album Teeth by Magana: https://maganarama.bandcamp.com/album/teeth
S2 · E9
Mar 12, 2026
22:30
Three Questions with Ringing
Three Questions: While Ringing has been making music for a minute, their debut album, another cycle in the cosmic wash, is coming out March 20 on Julia's War & Signal//Noise. Colton Waker and I get into the recording of the album, how the band conceptualized some of their recording through live show references, and some Cloakroom. They have two singles out right now, “Want2want2” and “incandecent.” Go check them out. Ringing: ringingnyc.bandcamp.com/music Ringing Insta: www.instagram.com/ringingnyc Julia's War: juliaswar.com Signal Noise: https://signalnoiserecords.com/
S2 · E8
Mar 2, 2026
15:56
Three Questions with Flippeur
This segment is called Three Questions. At least one question is about the artist's current project, and the other two are usually about ideas connected to their artistry overall. In this episode, I interviewed Yacine and Léo from the Parisian band Flippeur. Their latest record, Elastique, came out on Howlin' Banana Records a few months ago. Bandcamp: flippeur.bandcamp.com/album/elastique Instagram: www.instagram.com/flippeur_/ Howin' Banana Records: howlinbananarecords.com Intro Music: is "XXO" from the album Teeth by Magana: https://maganarama.bandcamp.com/album/teeth
S2 · E7
Feb 24, 2026
10:57
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